Virginia Association of Railway Patrons

The South Branch Valley Potomac Eagle alongside the south branch of the Potomac River in West Virginia, 2003. Copyright Steve Dunham.

Manassas Mayor honors Dick Peacock

In November 2016, Manassas Mayor Harry Parrish issued a proclamation commending the late Richard Peacock, former Secretary of the Virginia Association of Railway Patrons for working indefatigably to promote passenger rail service in the Northern Virginia area.

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Help Bedford get passenger train service

The town of Bedford, Virginia, between Lynchburg and Roanoke, wants the Roanoke train (planned for 2017) to stop there. VARP president Mike Testerman is assisting the town with its efforts. More than 8,000 citizens have signed a petition asking for the train to stop there. You can learn more and sign the online petition at www.thebedfordstation.com.